The Southwest, particularly Arizona and New Mexico, comes alive in this book as a land ablaze with colors and brilliance uniquely its own. Here the deep-blue expanse of sky meets the fiery reds and oranges of breathtaking canyons, deserts, and deep valleys, which stretch into rugged mountains. This complex and diverse landscape and the extraordinary cultures thriving within it have been a wellspring of inspiration for artists and source of wonder for many. In paintings by Victor Higgins, Thomas Moran, Edward Hopper, John Sloan, Marsden Hartley, Maynard Dixon, Georgia O'Keeffe and many others we, too, share in visions of the beauty, mystery, and grandeur that has drawn artists and travelers alike to the Southwest.

The breathtaking expanse of the Southwest is nowhere more accessible than in the over ninety glorious landscapes of this book. Accompanying the art are selected writings of such famous authors as D.H. Lawrence and Willa Cather. Suzan Campbell's introduction briefly traces the history of the Southwest along with its continual allure for both regional and visiting artists.

Author: Arnold Skolnick
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Published: 01/07/2002
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 7.28h x 9.04w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780826328434


Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 05/01/2002 pg. 44

About the Author
Skolnick, Arnold: - Arnold Skolnick is also the editor of Paintings of Maine and Paintings of California. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.